What is an autopsy and is there a charge?
An autopsy is a medical examination of the dead person by a forensic pathologist in order to determine the cause and manner of death. Further, recovering evidence from the body may assist in a criminal or civil legal action. A record is made of the findings of the autopsy including microscopic and toxicological testing results. No, The Weld County Coroner/Medical Examiner does not assess any fees, other than those for processing requested autopsy reports.
